Nostalgia for Punched Cards and Excitement for the 1000th Episode

Exploring the historical significance of punched cards in computing, the chapter reminisces about the M1000 punch card reader and its blazing speed. The hosts also announce the upcoming 1000th episode of the podcast, featuring a special five-hour live show with virtual guests. In addition, they discuss the Saikon conference in Las Vegas with notable speakers and a recent Star Talk episode on alternative medicine.